Dr. Jonathan White Appointed as Music Director for Christ Church Cathedral

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"Jonathan apporte avec lui une vaste expérience et un esprit d'entreprise qui seront essentiels à ce moment précis de la vie liturgique et du rayonnement de la cathédrale Christ Church ", a déclaré le très révérend Bertrand Olivier, doyen de la cathédrale. "Christ Church est renommée pour son excellence en musique, et nous sommes heureux de la perspective de travailler avec Jonathan pour développer cette tradition et étendre notre rayonnement musical à l'ensemble de la communauté ".

Communiqué de Presse

“Jonathan brings with him a breadth of experience and entrepreneurship which will be key at this particular juncture in the life of the worship and outreach of Christ Church Cathedral“, said the Very Rev’d Bertrand Olivier, Dean of the Cathedral. “Christ Church is renowned for its excellence in music, and we very much look forward to working with Jonathan to build upon this tradition and expand our musical outreach to the wider community“.

Press Release

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Montreal Diocesan Theological College (widely known simply as “Dio”) seeks to appoint a Director of Pastoral Studies for an initial term of two years with the possibility of renewal.

Dio is a theological college rooted in the Anglican tradition. We work closely with the School of Religious Studies at McGill University and with our ecumenical partners in the Montreal School of Theology to offer a variety of academic programs that prepare women and men for faithful and creative lay and ordained ministry in the church and the world. The student body presently consists of women and men from Anglican, Lutheran, and other denominational backgrounds and from Canada, the United States, and several other countries.

The Director of Pastoral Studies is a vital member of the community. The key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Teaching courses to students in line with her/his areas of expertise, with a particular focus on subjects related to the ministry and mission of the church.

  • Holding oversight of the final year of the Master of Divinity program (“The In Ministry Year”) in conjunction with other Directors of Pastoral Studies in the Montreal School of Theology.

  • Creating, preparing, and delivering non-credit education programs to non-traditional students in a variety of formats, including online.

  • Arranging and overseeing field placements for students.

  • Assisting students in theological and vocational reflection, and personal and spiritual growth.

  • Overseeing the college’s distance education Reading and Tutorial program.

  • Taking a key role in student recruitment, admission, and monitoring of degree progress.

  • Participating in and leading worship in the college chapel.

  • Taking a full role in the life of the college community, including deputizing for principal as needed.

A complete job description is available on request.

The college is a looking for a person who:

  • Has an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Th.D., D.Min., or equivalent) in a field of study related to our work.

  • Has experience teaching, particularly of adult and mature students, and/or in the field of theological education.

  • Has experience of the life and ministry of the church in a variety of contexts.

  • Can be a pastoral, supportive, challenging, and energizing presence in our community.

In addition, it is desirable that the person:

  • Have an additional graduate degree in theology, such as a M.Div., MTS, or equivalent from a theological college.

  • Be ordained in an Anglican church or in a church in full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada.

  • Be able to teach in the field of Anglican studies.

  • Have the capacity to function in the French language.

This is a full-time position and some evening and weekend work is expected. Compensation has historically been based on the clergy pay scale of the Diocese of Montreal.

The position is open from 1 August 2019, with the possibility for earlier work to overlap with the existing post-holder, who is returning to parish ministry. The appointment is understood to be for an initial period of two years with the possibility of renewal. For a suitable candidate, a shorter period of appointment or an appointment at less than full time may be considered.

A complete application includes a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact details of three references, at least one of whom can speak to the applicant’s teaching and academic background and one of whom can speak to the applicant’s ecclesial experience. A review of applications will begin on 6 March 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Applications may be e-mailed to info@montrealdio.ca or sent via postal mail to 3475 University, Montreal, QC H3A 2A8.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada or eligible for a work permit or work permit exemption.

For more information or an informal conversation about the position, please contact the Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink, principal of the college, at jessezink@montrealdio.ca or 514.849.3004 x222.

Clergy Lenten Retreat (Invitation from Bishop Mary)

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Dear Clergy,

 Once again it is time for our Annual Silent Lenten Retreat. I sincerely hope that you will all be able to attend and take advantage of this opportunity for rest and the spiritual exercises of silence and reflection. Because of the importance of this time of spiritual nourishment, the Diocese will cover the cost for basic room and board. I am very pleased that Bishop Victoria Matthews has agreed to join us and lead our retreat. 

 This year, at the closing Eucharist, in addition to renewing our ordination vows, we will bless the oils we use for anointing. Please plan to bring your own oil stocks, clean and ready to be refilled. As always, the Cathedral keeps a supply on hand throughout the year.

 I understand that some of you find silent retreats very difficult and, while I think that this is a discipline worth struggling with, I will accept your regrets so that others can fully enter into the exercise of mindfulness and prayer. 

 If you cannot take part in the retreat, you are invited to join us for the Eucharist and Renewal of Vows on Tuesday at 11am and to stay for lunch where silence is no longer required. 

 

Every blessing,

 

+Mary

 

46th Annual Clergy Lenten Retreat

DATES:
March 31 – April 2, 2019

 VENUE:

Manoir d’Youville
498 boul. d’Youville
Chateauguay, QC. J6J 5T9
450-692-7370

 SPEAKER:

The Right Rev. Victoria Matthews

REGISTRATION:

ALL information regarding registration is found in the Registration & Payment form HERE
Registration deadline: March 15th, 2019 ( We cannot guarantee room availability for any registration received past this date.)

 CONTACT:

For any and all questions please email mariaa@montreal.anglican.ca 
or call at 514-843-6577 xt 235

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION HERE

DOWNLOAD PDF HERE

NEW! Friday Morning Online Lenten Bible Study

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Are you looking for a way to observe Lent in a reflective community setting from the comfort of your own home?

We are hosting an online bible study on Friday mornings at 10 am, starting on March 8th, to help support your 2019 Lenten practice.

Contact Lee-Ann for more information

  • Read scripture together

  • Pray

  • Reflect

  • Explore questions of faith


Our Lenten Bible Study series will be taking place on Friday mornings at 10 from March 8th - April 12th 2019.

Our hope is to provide a virtual space for spiritual reflection and renewal that is accessible from the comfort of one’s own home or office.

Facilitation

Each week, there will be a different facilitator and approach to Bible Study that is intended to support the Lenten theme

What do you need to participate

  • A computer, phone or tablet with stable internet connection

  • A bible

  • A prayerful, open heart

  • A desire and willingness to grow spiritually

Group participation

Although group participation is not mandatory, it is encouraged. Depending on the number of participants on the webinar, the level of participation will vary. Personal reflection and prayer are also valid forms of participation.


We look forward to being together in this way and to deepening our Lenten journey together.

Contact Lee-Ann (lmatthews@montreal.anglican.ca) for more




Lenten Mission Outreach Day Mission Project Update

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Thanks to the leadership of Zack Ingles, one of the LMO mission projects will be an Experience Walk.

This experience is designed to educate, demystify and engage youth with service to the poor. Why does the Bible say, "The poor are blessed"? Why are people told to give all they have to the poor and to share the good news with the poor? This interactive experience will introduce teens to Jesus' call to serve the poor, answer key questions about homelessness, and provide an opportunity to do respectful outreach in downtown Montreal. Zack Ingles has been part of the Anglican Church for the past 7 years, working in youth and young adult ministries. Since 2016, he has been managing a drop-in centre for the homeless (The Open Door) in downtown Montreal. The Open Door was founded on the principal of cultivating loving relationship with the poor in the name of Jesus. Zack will share about his experiences of working with the poor at The Open Door; engaging teens in a dynamic Q&A, watching videos from the shelter and answering questions of how a single person can make a difference in the lives of the poor. Participants will also be part of an outreach project where supplies (TBD: snack packs, hygiene kits, sandwiches, encouraging notes, resource lists) will be handed out to the homeless in Montreal's downtown area. Several other community organizations have been invited to partner on this experience. Maximum number of participants will be limited to 20 people, ages 12+.


Safety is a key priority during the outreach component of this experience. Zack has led several similar outreaches in the past, is safe church certified, and has de-escalation/conflict management training. The majority of persons experiencing homelessness that this experience will be interact with will know Zack personally through The Open Door. Groups will have no less than 5 people (including one leader) at all times. At no time will any teens be left on their own. Participants will travel by foot only. The outreach area will be limited to within 2 blocks of Christ Church Cathedral. 

  • Participants are asked to bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes to be outside for 30-45 minutes.

  • For more information about The Open Door: www.facebook.com/opendoormtl

  • For any questions concerning content of this experience: zackingles@gmail.com


What is The Coldest Night of the Year?

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Q&A with Rev Patrick Wheeler about The Coldest Night of the Year....

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L-A: What is the COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR and why do you participate in it? I know you have been involved for several years now.

P.W: Yes. This will be the third year the "St. Matthias' Beer Saints" have participated in the walk and the second year that St. Matthias' have hosted it. 
CNOY is a national walk-a-thon that raises money for charities that serve the homeless. Volunteers have the option of walking 2, 5, or 10 km, and we walk in the cold and dark - a small taste of what the homeless experience on a daily basis.
Funds raised at the downtown CNOY walk will go to St-James Drop-In Centre, an important organization that St. Matthias' Church - Église Saint-Matthias, Westmount, Québec with which provides, among other things, much-needed community and support to the homeless and marginalized in Montreal.

L-A: How can we help?
P.W: You can support us by visiting our team page and making a donation.
Thanks for your help.